Whirlpool WDF550SAAB Use & Care Guide - Page 4

Add Rinse Aid Select Options ■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. ■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final rinse. ■ Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when the indicator window looks clear. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator A window looks full. Replace the dispenser cap and turn clockwise. Make sure cap is fully locked NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning. A. Indicator A A. Adjustable setting You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. Hi-Temp Wash-(use only with Pots & Pans and Normal wash cycles) heats the water during the wash portions of the cycle. Heated Dry-use for best drying results. Turn off by pressing Heated Dry so that the light goes off. Hour Delay-(any cycle) offers the choice to start the dishwasher automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options. Press Delay until reaching the desired hour for Delay to start. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly. Lock- use to avoid unintended use of your dishwasher. When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked. To turn on Lock: Press and Lock for at least 3 seconds. The Locked light glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. To turn off Lock: Press and hold Heated Dry for at least 3 seconds. The Control Lock light turns off. STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. ■ STEP 3 Select a Cycle Pots & Pans-Use for heavily ■ soiled, or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Heavy-Use for heavy soiled,hard to clean items. ■ Norma l-Use for normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle. Light-Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Rinse Only-(no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent. This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle. You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. Press START/RESUME. Cycle status indicators allow you to follow the progress of your dishwasher cycle. The Clean indicator glows when the cycle is finished. Dishwasher Care Cleaning the Dishwasher Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31464. Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior. A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water. If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher isn't draining well. Cleaning the Filters For best performance and results, the filter assembly must be cleaned regularly. The filter efficiently removes food particles from the wash water, allowing water to recirculate during the cycle. For this reason, it is a good idea to remove the large food particles trapped in the filter frequently by rinsing the Main filter, metal strainer and Fine filter under running water. The entire filter assembly should be cleaned at least once a month. 4